Assistant Production Manager

ASM Global • El Paso, TX

95d

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the technical requirements, equipment, and manpower requirements (client labor requirements) to service events at Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, Arts Festival Plaza, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, collectively the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers ("EPCPAC"). This is a working Assistant Production Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Computer Aided Design Software.
• Three (3) or more years working with light, sound, and AV production in a convention center, arena, theater, or road show environment. One (1) or more years in a supervisory role.
• Must have strong working knowledge of facility, theatrical production, and decorator/exhibit production as well as strong attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conference and meeting production requirements.
• Strong knowledge of applicable life and safety codes.
• The ability to read production drawings and to use AutoCAD for the preparation of rigging plots, and production layouts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern digital and analog production sound, lighting, and AV technologies.
• Ability to read and understand technical "riders" for stage presentations.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to create novel solutions when planned processes break down.
• Demonstrated understanding of union environments including the ability to understand and interpret union contracts, resolve disputes and manage workers in a consistent and fair manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of lighting, electrical, sound, props, audiovisual, etc.
• Assist in the routine maintenance (preventative and repairs) of all production equipment, house restoration, event set-ups and breakdowns (as pertaining to the production department), and other back of house needs as needed.
• Direct and supervise staff within parameters of company policies.
• Assist advancing shows as needed with promoters and partners and acts as a liaison between the show and the company.
• Serve as acting Production Manager when Production Manager is unavailable.
• Participate in customer site visits and throughout the event booking, planning, and execution cycle as an in-house resource on facility light and sound systems as well as methods, and practices which may save the customer money or improve the production value of their event.
• Inform clients and sub-contractors on rigging points and methods for hanging sound, lighting, and audiovisual equipment at EPCPAC.
• Study technical riders, light plots, electrical requirements, and hanging plots as to the complexity and feasibility of hanging a road show or local production in the facility. Also, provide solutions that work to the benefit of the facility and the client.
• Work with the clients to determine the Stage Technician manpower required for production work.
• Provide a written estimate based on the technical rider or information supplied via the client and current contract rates.
• In absence of comprehensive client information, develop light plots and sound system specification to fit needs of the event.
• Demonstrate an on-going awareness of safety issues. Develop and implement safety policy and procedures for Stage Technicians.
• Supervise and facilitate production equipment rental to event contractors.
• Conduct event AV walk-throughs to ensure event setups are accurate.
• Provide written estimates to contractors for equipment rentals.
• Provide final cost outs for production services rendered for settlement.
• Create programs and assist with training of Production Department Staff.
• Maintain accurate event history which includes any billed services, issues, or opportunities for future improvement of production efficiency.
• Report to Production Manager any challenges regarding show advance, vendors/contractors, or venue staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED